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The Pinnacle Curriculum is based on the work of
Piaget, Garner and Erikson.
The curriculum provides
hands-on activities that promote the development of
emerging skills.
Language/Cognition
We strive to create an environment full of language development
opportunities so children can develop positive attitudes toward language and
literacy. As children progress through the various stages of cognitive
development, their ability to play begins to resemble problem solving,
exploration and analysis. Peer learning is an important part of language
development. We provide balance between individual activities and those that
nurture collaboration and discussion.
Fine and Gross Motor Development
Children learn about their environment through a variety of avenues. Motor
development is enhanced early in life by allowing the child to improve
current skills and foster the development of emerging skills. Many motor
skills such as hand-eye coordination, strength, balance and agility will be
the natural outcome of the diverse play opportunities available at
Rock-a-bye.
Social and Emotional Development
For very young children, successful social, personal and emotional
development is critical and gives them the best opportunity to achieve their
potential. At Rock-a-bye we feel it is important to provide experiences and
support that enable each child to develop a positive sense of self. We teach
children to respect themselves and others.
Science
Science activities can build on children's natural and instinctive desire to
explore and discover their world. Science activities provide children with
experiences in using scientific process skills, deeper understandings of
their world and challenge their abilities (Cromwell 2000). Young children
are naturally curious and explore their
environment with enthusiasm.
Sensory Exploration
Children experience life through their senses as they are learning about the
world around them. We support a variety of activities that nurture all the
senses. By recognizing this sensory learning process, we integrate many
learning opportunities.
Math Manipulative
Children are given the opportunity to explore math in their everyday world.
At Rock-a-bye, we encourage activities that build on children's personal
experiences of counting, sorting, patterning and problem solving. Children
have a natural interest in math and an inclination to use it to make sense
of their world. We use our curriculum to help children reason, communicate,
connect and represent mathematical ideas.
Creativity/Arts
Art, music and dramatic play are all ways for children to express
themselves. The arts foster a relationship between ideas and objects and
serve as a connection between thought and action. At Rock-a-bye, we want to
foster thinking skills and creativity. The arts are an effective means of
formulating relationships across other disciplines while connecting ideas,
concepts and patterns.
Healthy Children
When it comes to physical activity and nutrition, research shows that
infancy, toddler years and early childhood are the most important
developmental stages for establishing healthy eating and exercise patterns.
These patterns can provide optimal growth and cognitive development.
At Rock-a-bye, we promote and encourage enjoyable physical activity and
balanced nutrition. We hope by establishing these healthy habits, children
can continue to reap the benefits of healthy lifestyles throughout their
lives.
Our curriculum changes with the needs, interests and abilities of each
child.
At Rock-a-bye, we are here to foster an environment in which children can
have fun learning. Their experiences will be documented and shared with you.
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